Description
The tricky turkeys have locked your students in a barn, and accurate two-digit addition is the key to escaping! In this 2nd grade Thanksgiving math escape room, students add two-digit numbers without regrouping while decoding messages, opening locks, and solving a series of story-based puzzles.
The digital challenge is automated in Google Forms™, so there are no clues to hide and no student answers for you to check. Students do not need Google accounts or email addresses; they only need an internet-connected computer or tablet. Optional printable puzzle pages are included to help students show their work and make the experience more hands-on.
At a glance
- Grade: 2nd grade
- Math focus: adding two-digit numbers without regrouping
- Standard: 2.NBT.B.5
- Format: self-checking digital escape room in Google Forms™ with optional printable support pages
- Typical time: approximately 35–45 minutes for most students
- Student access: any internet-connected computer or tablet; no Google account required
Math skills students will practice
- Add two two-digit numbers without regrouping
- Solve addition problems presented horizontally and vertically
- Use understanding of tens and ones to add accurately
- Read clues carefully and apply answers to locks and puzzles
- Follow directions to solve simple substitution ciphers
What teachers receive
- A link to the automated Google Forms™ escape room
- Easy-to-follow implementation instructions
- A detailed answer key and teacher tips
- Optional printable versions of the puzzles for showing work
- Optional success signs for celebrating the escape
- Directions for using the activity in person or remotely
Ways to use this Thanksgiving math activity
Use the escape room as a seasonal math center, partner challenge, small-group activity, whole-class review, early-finisher activity, or an engaging addition to a Thanksgiving classroom celebration. It provides meaningful addition practice without relying on another traditional worksheet.
Preview the two-digit addition without regrouping escape room.
Frequently asked questions
Do students need Google accounts?
No. Anyone with the activity link and an internet-connected device can participate.
How long does it take?
Some students may finish in about 20 minutes, while most need approximately 35–45 minutes. Requiring students to show their work may increase the completion time.
Do students need to search the web?
No. Everything needed to solve the standards-based puzzles is included in the activity.
